Modern Table Lamps
MODERN STYLE
The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw sweeping social change and major scientific advances — both of which contributed to a new aesthetic: modernism. Rejecting the rigidity of Victorian artistic conventions, modernists sought a new means of expression. References to the natural world and ornate classical embellishments gave way to the sleek simplicity of the Machine Age. Architect Philip Johnson characterized the hallmarks of modernism as “machine-like simplicity, smoothness or surface [and] avoidance of ornament.”
Early practitioners of modernist design include the De Stijl (“The Style”) group, founded in the Netherlands in 1917, and the Bauhaus School, founded two years later in Germany.
Followers of both groups produced sleek, spare designs — many of which became icons of daily life in the 20th century. The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics. While Bauhaus principals Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe created furniture from mass-produced, chrome-plated steel, American visionaries like Charles and Ray Eames worked in materials as novel as molded plywood and fiberglass. Today, Breuer’s Wassily chair, Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona chair — crafted with his romantic partner, designer Lilly Reich — and the Eames lounge chair are emblems of progressive design and vintage originals are prized cornerstones of collections.
It’s difficult to overstate the influence that modernism continues to wield over designers and architects — and equally difficult to overstate how revolutionary it was when it first appeared a century ago. But because modernist furniture designs are so simple, they can blend in seamlessly with just about any type of décor. Don’t overlook them.
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Style: Modern
Corner Triangle Table Lamp by Hot Wire Extensions
Located in Geneve, CH
Corner Triangle Table Lamp by Hot Wire Extensions
Exclusive Edition of 1 + 1 AP
Dimensions: D 12 x W 22 x H 75 cm
Materials: Natural beige sand, waste nylon powder, Jura limestone, ...
Category
2010s British Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Limestone
Table lamp by Albano Poli for Poliarte, Italy
Located in New York, NY
Table lamp crafted from individual cubes of clear glass joined together, created by Albano Poli in the 1960s. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity, this lamp carries the dist...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
Karl Springer Rare Pair of "Lighthouse Lamps" in Blue Shagreen and Nickel 1980s
Located in New York, NY
Pair of rare "Lighthouse Table Lamps" in exquisite blue-gray shagreen with polished nickel bases and shades by Karl Springer, American 1980's. Karl Springer only worked with the most...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Nickel
Large lamp in brown ceramic by Kseniya Kravtsova signed and numbered 2024
Located in Saint Rémy de Provence, FR
Ceramic lamp by Kseniya Kravtsova 2023 in brown chamotte clay.
Kseniya Kravtsova's pieces are signed and 8 limited editions.
Kseniya Kravtsova worked with Guy Bareff for several ye...
Category
2010s French Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Grès Pyrité Glazed Stoneware Lamp by La Borne Pottery, France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Grès Pyrité Stoneware Glazed Lamp by La Borne Pottery in France.
Rewired with high-end twist cord and 3-way switch (on, half intensity, off). A 40w filament bulb is included in you...
Category
1970s French Vintage Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Stoneware, Parchment Paper
Light Green Murano Glass Blocks Lamps with Our Matching Lampshades, 1970s
Located in Florence, IT
Transpartent light green Murano glass blocks lamps with brass base and our hand sewn green and yellow lampshades.
The geometric glass blocks are solid, thick and heavy.
The double co...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Camouflage Table Lamp by Hot Wire Extensions
Located in Geneve, CH
Camouflage Table Lamp by Hot Wire Extensions
Exclusive Edition of 1 + 1 AP
Dimensions: D 22 x W 40 x H 56 cm
Materials: Natural beige sand, waste nylon powder, found stones.
4 kg
L...
Category
2010s British Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Stone
Totem Table Double CB by Pablo Designs
Located in San Francisco, CA
Totem is a classic and highly versatile LED lighting system comprised of exquisitely blown opal glass shades designed around a modular platform. Totem’s soft, pure white geometric forms provide a charming interplay of unique and rhythmic shade groupings to add warmth and elegance to any space. Totem Table combines 3 foundational shade sizes to create up to 7 curated dual shade lamp...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Blown Glass
Totem Table Double CC by Pablo Designs
Located in San Francisco, CA
Totem is a classic and highly versatile LED lighting system comprised of exquisitely blown opal glass shades designed around a modular platform. Totem’s soft, pure white geometric forms provide a charming interplay of unique and rhythmic shade groupings to add warmth and elegance to any space. Totem Table combines 3 foundational shade sizes to create up to 7 curated dual shade lamp...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Blown Glass
Flower Desk Light by Hot Wire Extensions
Located in Geneve, CH
Flower Desk Light by Hot Wire Extensions
Limited Edition of 10
Dimensions: D 30 x W 28 x H 74 cm
Materials: Waste nylon powder, locally sourced beige sand, copper pipe, hand-blown g...
Category
2010s British Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
Panorama Table Lamp by Hot Wire Extensions
Located in Geneve, CH
Panorama Table Lamp by Hot Wire Extensions
Exclusive Edition of 1 + 1 AP
Dimensions: D 17 x W 18 x H 56 cm
Materials: Natural beige sand, waste nylon powder, found stone, reclaimed ...
Category
2010s British Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Stone, Copper
Scandinavian Modern Teak Accent Table Lamp with Original Straw Shade, Mid Centur
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Elongated mid-century Scandinavian modern accent or table lamp is made of teak with straw shade. The lamp is highly decorative and has a small footprint, making it suitable for all ...
Category
Late 20th Century Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Teak
Ceramic lamp by Georges Pelletier, France, 1970's
Located in Paris, FR
Lamp by Georges Pelletier, ceramic, France, 1970's
Category
1970s French Vintage Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
The Lost Passenger Table Lamp by Hot Wire Extensions
Located in Geneve, CH
The Lost Passenger Table Lamp by Hot Wire Extensions
Exclusive Edition of 1 + 1 AP
Dimensions: D 10 x W 23 x H 80 cm
Materials: Natural beige sand, waste nylon powder, Jura limeston...
Category
2010s British Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Limestone
Silver Antica VII Desk Lamp by OHLA STUDIO
By Ohla Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Silver Antica VII Desk Lamp by OHLA STUDIO
Dimensions: D 35 x W 35 x H 55 cm
Materials: Copper.
3 kg
Available in other finishes: Silver, Forest, and Teal.
A pre-Hispanic smithing...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Copper
Basic Knot Variations 5 Desk Light by Hot Wire Extensions
Located in Geneve, CH
Basic Knot Variations 5 Desk Light by Hot Wire Extensions
Dimensions: D 31 x W 28 x H 38 cm
Materials: Waste nylon powder, natural white marble sand, copper pipe, hand-blown glass b...
Category
2010s British Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Copper
Artisan Pair of Murano Sommerso Glass and Brushed Brass Table Lamps
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Elegant pair of pagliesco or straw color hand crafted Murano glass table lamps with fluted stem and hardware in a cobination of brushed and polished brass. Each lamp has a doub...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Phylum Wall Light by Hot Wire Extensions
Located in Geneve, CH
Phylum Wall Light by Hot Wire Extensions
Limited Edition of 3
Materials: Waste nylon powder, locally sourced beige sand, copper pipe, hand-blown glass bulbs, natural cotton electrica...
Category
2010s British Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
Jansen Palm Tree Table Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful classic Jansen metal palm tree table lamp with original finial and shade. Great addition to your Jansen inspired interiors and rooms.
Category
1970s French Vintage Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Basic Knot Variations 6 Desk Light by Hot Wire Extensions
Located in Geneve, CH
Basic Knot Variations 6 Desk Light by Hot Wire Extensions
Dimensions: D 25 x W 18 x H 36 cm
Materials: Waste nylon powder, natural white marble sand, copper pipe, hand-blown glass b...
Category
2010s British Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Copper
Donghia Origami Temko Table Lamp
By Donghia
Located in Chicago, IL
Introducing the Donghia “Origami Temko” table lamp, a contemporary marvel of lighting design hailing from Italy. This lamp pays homage to Florence Temk...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Stainless Steel
A contemporary studio made rosewood table lamp.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A contemporary studio made rosewood table lamp having adjustable arm.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Table Lamp DNA Model by Studio Superego for Superego Editions
Located in Milan, Italy
Table Lamp Plexiglass DNA model designed by Studio Superego for Superego Editions.
Biography
Superego editions was born in 2006, performing a constant activity of research in deco...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Plexiglass
Vintage California Studio Ceramic Thumbpot Lamp c1960
Located in Oakland, CA
Beautiful California Mid-Century Modern stoneware table lamp c1960s, in the manner of Stan Bitters. Excellent condition, and signed "Kathy 60". Comes with new linen shade. Shade is 1...
Category
1960s American Vintage Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Louis Vuitton Frosted Glass LV Bell Lamp with Caramel Leather
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
LV Bell Table Lamp in Frosted and Clear Glass with Caramel Leather Straps by Louis Vuitton, France.
Designers Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby have combined modern and traditional in t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
21st Century Unique Sculptural Lamp Lady Red by Fantôme
By Fantome
Located in Paris, FR
21st Century unique sculptural lamp Lady Red by Fantôme
Patinated oxidized copper;
Gold tilting reflector
Removable cabochon for a golden or red colour
h. 37.4’’ x ø 13.8’’
One-off...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Zinc
Pair of Murano Clear Glass Leaf Table Lamps with double color lampashades 1980s
Located in Florence, IT
Pair of Murano hand blown clear glass leaf table lamps with square thick and heavy clear glass base. The lamps are presented with handmade lampshades handcrafted by our team, double ...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Iridescent Pearl Finish Glass Table Lamp Mid Century Modern
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Statement table lamp has iridescent glass body, black wooden base, and brass top and base accents. Sophisticated sculptural shape and monochromatic pearl like finish allow the lamp t...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Pearlware, Glass
Pair of Chrome Metal and Wood Table Lamps by Casa Comte Buenos Aires, circa 1940
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Pair of chrome metal and wood table lamps by Casa Comte Buenos Aires, Argentina, circa 1940.
Category
1940s Argentine Vintage Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Pair of 'Difforme' Tiger Glaze Table Lamps with Parchment Shade by Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'Difforme' tiger glaze ceramic table lamps with parchment shades by Design Frères.
Wired with high-end twist cords and 3-way switches (on, half intensity, off). 40w filament bulbs a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Parchment Paper
Table Lamp Sistema Model by Studio Superego for Superego Editions
Located in Milan, Italy
Table lamp Sistema model designed by Studio Superego for Superego Editions. Unique piece.
Biography
Superego Editions was born in 2006, performing a constant activity of research in...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Plexiglass
Pair of 'Difforme' White Table Lamps with Parchment Shades by Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'Difforme' white ceramic table lamps with parchment shades by Design Frères.
Wired with high-end twist cords and 3-way switches (on, half intensity, off). 40w filament bulbs are in...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Parchment Paper
Table Lamp Sistema Model by Studio Superego for Superego Editions
Located in Milan, Italy
Table lamp Sistema model designed by Studio Superego for Superego Editions. Unique piece.
Biography
Superego Editions was born in 2006, performing a constant activity of research in...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Plexiglass
"Freevolle" Sculpture Table Lamp, Cast Brass Body, pleated handpaintshade
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
FREEVOLLE the feminine sculpture lamp!
For more than 20 years, the art of "handmade in Italy" has given life to the Maison Sabrina Landini, who’s brilliant spirit led to the foundat...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
'Difforme' Tiger Glaze Table Lamp with Parchment Shade by Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'Difforme' tiger glaze ceramic table lamp with parchment shade by Design Frères.
Wired with high-end twist cord and 3-way switch (on, half intensity, off). A 40w filament bulb is in...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Parchment Paper
"Freevolle" Sculpture Table Lamp, Cast Brass Body, Sun pleated handpaintshade
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
FREEVOLLE the feminine sculpture lamp!
For more than 20 years, the art of "handmade in Italy" has given life to the Maison Sabrina Landini, who’s brilliant spirit led to the foundat...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of Custom Drip Glaze Lamps in Moss, Oxblood and Yellow Ochre
Located in Atlanta, GA
A stunning pair of drip glaze ceramic vessels as custom lamps. Beautiful scale and form with highlights of moss, oxblood and yellow ochre. Expertly built using components of only the finest quality. Exquisite jewelry! Excellent restored condition. Wired using brown silk cord; new brass three-way sockets with brass turn switch. Complete with new linen shades (color: stone; size: 17 x 18 x 12 inches high) and custom-made carved stone basket...
Category
1990s Unknown Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Table Lamp DNA Model by Studio Superego for Superego Editions
Located in Milan, Italy
Table Lamp Plexiglass DNA model designed by Studio Superego for Superego Editions.
Biography
Superego editions was born in 2006, performing a constant activity of research in deco...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Plexiglass
'Difforme' White Ceramic Table Lamp with Parchment Shade by Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'Difforme' white ceramic table lamp with parchment shade by Design Frères.
Wired with high-end twist cord and 3-way switch (on, half intensity, off). A 40w filament bulb is included...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Parchment Paper
Pair of 'Pastille' Satin White Glazed Ceramic Table Lamps by Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Studio ceramic base with a satin white glaze and European style parchment shades (no harp or finial). Dimensions listed are with the shade on. Wired with high-end twist cords and a 3-way switches (on, half intensity, off). Bulbs (40w filament) included in your order.
Great as side table lamps, desk lamps, or kitchen counter lamps...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Parchment Paper
'Pastille' Satin White Glazed Ceramic Table Lamp by Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Studio ceramic base with a satin white glaze and European style parchment shade (no harp or finial). Dimensions listed are with the shade on. Wired with high-end twist cord and a 3-w...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Parchment Paper
Vintage Pair of Table Lamps with Craquelure Formica, Rewired, New Shades
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Pair of Table Lamps with Craquelure Formica, Rewired, New Shades
Offered for sale is a pair of vintage Formica laminate table lamps with a craquelure design. These lamps ha...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Wire
Set of Three Italian Modernist Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Set of three Italian Modernist Table lamps.
Painted metal with glass bases and each with
a round hanging glass plate in front of the light socket.
1) H:23¾ W:14 D:8
2) H:17 W:10¼...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Large Bambù table lamps by Humberto & Fernando Campana for Candle, 2000s
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Pair of large Bambù table lamps by Humberto & Fernando Campana for Candle (Fontana Arte).
The model consists of a, seen from above, eye-shaped cream colou...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Pair of Custom Mottega Table Lamps
Located in Dallas, TX
Handmade in Portugal and assembled in Dallas, TX, this pair of custom Mottega "Zola" table lamps features an oversized ceramic body and brass bases with included white shades. Utiliz...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Striking Pair of Custom Ceramic Lamps in Turquoise and Gold
Located in Atlanta, GA
A stunning pair of ceramic vessels as custom-made lamps. Beautiful turquoise form with geometric motifs highlighted in gold. Accents in Lucite and solid brass. Custom-made brass peta...
Category
1990s Unknown Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Italian modern table lamps Drive by Adalberto Dal Lago for Francesconi, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern table lamps Drive by Adalberto Dal Lago for Francesconi, 1970s
Pair of table lamps or wall lamps mod. Drive with a round base. The structure is in white plastic, with ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Tiffany Contemporary Table Lamp 30 Black Silk Silvered Glass Brass
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
TIFFANY the iconic lamp!
For 20 years, we have been committed to offering you unique collections in terms of design and quality. Using an ancestral manufacturing silvering method, a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
New Table Lamp in Resin Finished in Bronze Color
By Europa
Located in Madrid, ES
Table lamp
General information
Dimensions (cm): Ø60 x 100
Dimensions (in): Ø23.6 x 39.4
Weight (kg): 9.5
Weight (lbs): 20.9
Materials and colors
Lampshade: Pleated fabric Vitória r...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Resin
21st Century Unique Sculptural Table Lamp Écoute Ton Coeur by Fantôme
By Fantome
Located in Paris, FR
21st Century Unique sculptural table lamp Écoute Ton Coeur by Fantôme
Tinned patinated copper
Female character in contortion
Reflector in oxidized and gilded copper
h. 37.4’’ x 1...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Copper
Lamp 53 - Mappa Burl
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
Lamp 53 - Mappa Burl
Drawing inspiration from 70s cork lamps, this piece is uniquely characterized by a 53-degree angle, from which it derives its name.
This unique angle serves as...
Category
2010s Swedish Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Plywood, Burl
Pair of composition modern motif table lamps
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Pair of white composition table lamps with modern semi-circle motif.
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Composition
Ceramic lamp signed A. Grandt, Vallauris, France, 1960's
By Vallauris
Located in Paris, FR
Large Ceramic table lamp signed A. GRANDT - VALLAURIS, no information collected about the signature
Turned embossed ceramic, cream with light blue color
Category
1960s French Vintage Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Danish Modern Le Klint oak wood table lamp, 1950s, Denmark
By Esben Klint, Le Klint
Located in Værløse, DK
An oak wood table lamp in excellent vintage condition designed by Esben Klint in 1957 for Le Klint. It has a beautiful dark patina and is rare piece for a beautiful space.
* An da...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Plastic, Oak
Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Glass Table Lamp in Peridot w/ 24Karat Gold Flecks
Located in New York, NY
This dramatic and elegant table lamp was handblown in Murano, Italy- the island off the coast of Venice renowned for centuries for its superlative glass production. It features a scu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Gold
Arteluce Italian Designed Industrial Desk Lamp for AI
By Arteluce
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A dark gray Italian designed Industrial styled desk lamp by Arteluce for AI Atelier International with chrome accents, screen heat shield to the top of the light which adjusts and tu...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Mr. T Ceramic Table Lamp, Geometric, Brutalist, Square Table Light, Clay, Glazed
By Luft Tanaka
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A one-of-a-kind ceramic table lamp inspired by brutalist architecture of the 1960s & 1970s. Handcrafted from clay slabs and finished with a subtle textured glaze.
Mr. T Table Lamp ...
Category
2010s American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
Modern table lamps for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Modern table lamps for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage table lamps created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include lighting, decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, glass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern table lamps made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original table lamps, popular names associated with this style include Artemide, Flos, Pablo Designs, and Vistosi. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee.
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